SawStop® table saws are the most advanced saws in the world, setting the standard for table saw safety. The SawStop® Contractor Saw offers versatility and safety. Whether on the job site or in the shop, it delivers the performance you need with the peace of mind only SawStop's patented safety system can provide.
SAFETY
SawStop saws are equipped with a safety system that detects when someone accidentally contacts the spinning saw blade, and then stops the blade within 5 milliseconds. In most cases, such an accident would result in just a nick on a SawStop saw, instead of the devastating injury which would likely occur on an ordinary table saw.
The SawStop safety system includes an electronic detection system that detects when a person contacts the blade. The system induces an electrical signal onto the blade and then monitors that signal for changes. The human body has a relatively large inherent electrical capacitance and conductivity, which cause the signal to drop when a person contacts the blade. Wood has a relatively small inherent capacitance and conductivity and does not cause the signal to drop
The SawStop® Contractor Saw has several other features to help operators stay safe and prevent injury with always-on protection.
- The low profile blade guard can be used even on narrow cuts, which means you can take advantage of the added protection of the blade guard, even on cuts as narrow as ¾ of an inch.
- Riving knife minimizes kickback and provides protection during non-through cuts.
- The blade is well shrouded to improve dust collection and reduce airborne particulates.
- No rough edges. The zero-clearance insert supports the wood throughout the cut and reduces tear-out and chip-out.
- A diagnostic self-check runs when you start the saw to ensure all systems are ready to detect an accident.
- Our large start/stop paddle with hands-free shutoff can be stopped with your knee allowing you to safely stop the blade even when both hands are busy. The paddle is located on the left side of the saw to minimize accidental shut off.
- The main power switch with lockout key prevents unauthorized users from operating the saw.
- When the power goes out, the saw stays off. The safety system won’t allow the motor to restart automatically when the power comes back on.
- Left-tilting blade prevents wood from binding against the fence.
CONVENIENCE
SawStop worked hard to make the SawStop Contractor Saw as easy to use as possible
- With a variety of options, including 30”, 36” and 52” fence systems, you can configure your table saw to exactly meet your needs whether you’re in a shop or on the job site.
- A job site cart allows for movement over uneven terrain, while the mobile base makes it possible to move your saw around a shop. Both options provide a sturdy base when the saw is in use.
- Assembly/Out of box – Quick Start guide, manual and installation instructions – a joy to assemble.
- SawStop made it easy to change between blade guard and riving knife with the tool-free blade guard quick change mechanism. Operators can change make changes quickly with no tools required, minimizing disruptions to workflow.
- Getting the right measurement is easy with magnified indicator lenses and smooth sliding surfaces on the T-Glide™ Professional Series Fence.
- Cut anything – even conductive material. The safety bypass switch allows users to cut conductive material without activating the brake. Since the bypass has to be turned on every time the blade is started, you don’t have to remember to turn off the bypass system when you’re done
FIT AND FINISH
- Each saw is inspected and adjusted until it meets SawStop's stringent quality standards before it leaves the manufacturing floor. SawStop's 150-point inspection assures that your saw arrives to you properly aligned and ready for use.
- Stable and solid. You’ll find considerably more cast iron in the SawStop Contractor Saw, resulting in reduced vibration.
- True vertical alignment. The SawStop elevation system operates on a vertical slide rather than on an arc providing you with repeatability and consistent alignment. Blade height is proportional to handle turns at all elevations.
- Get working fast. SawStop's quick start guide and color-coded, easy-to-follow assembly instructions get you up and running fast.
- No more rocking the fence. Our widely spaced glide plates and adjustable rail provide smooth travel up and down the extension table..
DURABILITY
- With a 1.75 HP motor, the Contractor Saw delivers the power you need in a compact package.
- Engineered for the automotive industry, the long-lasting Poly-V ribbed belt can run continuously while delivering greater power transfer to the blade for better cuts.
- Powder-coated cabinet resists rust and corrosion ensuring stability and reliability for years to come.
- Massive 62mm main arbor bearing delivers long lasting performance. No one has a bearing nearly this big, providing you with smoother performance and longer life.
